Wii Sports

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 564 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 14 out of 564
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  1. EthanParmet
    Aug 20, 2019
    8
    This game is the definitive Wii game. This is the only thing that the Wii needed for me to say "SHUt up and Take MY monEY". But in all fairness, this is a tech demo, and has 5 main games to play, but each game has so much in it, that I am still playing it after 7 years of owning my Wii. Even though I didn't give this a 10/10, this may be my favorite game of all time.
  2. DarCbrGr
    Jun 26, 2021
    9
    Phenomenal game. If the controls were more precise then maybe I'd give this a ten.
  3. notbradyn_YT
    Jul 7, 2022
    10
    I haven't met a single person in existence that doesn't like this game. There are people who have played it a lot and don't want to anymore, but when I ask them if they liked it back then, they always say yes. This game is great for everyone, even your grandparents. People are still playing this game at parties. If someone has a Wii, they have this game. The sports are pretty cool, even ifI haven't met a single person in existence that doesn't like this game. There are people who have played it a lot and don't want to anymore, but when I ask them if they liked it back then, they always say yes. This game is great for everyone, even your grandparents. People are still playing this game at parties. If someone has a Wii, they have this game. The sports are pretty cool, even if some of them are broken. Baseball, bowling and golf are sports that don't use too much energy and they're really fun to see how big you can score. I'm the king of boxing. I haven't met a single person who has beaten me in it. Tennis is ok I guess. Sure the graphics aren't anything to write home about but Nintendo didn't focus on that, they focused on fun value and this game knocks it out of the park. This isn't story based but that's pretty obvious. This game is way better with friends if you have any.… Expand
  4. Turboturtle
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
    Has very good controls and fun minigames. Definitely the best game I have gotten for free
  5. Lootcrate
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    When you think of the Wii you think of wii sports. It's one of the most necessary games of all time and it and resort are the best sports games of all time
  6. Bruterake
    Nov 23, 2021
    8
    Um clássico. Já vinha com o console e todo mundo já jogou alguma vez, divertidíssimo.
  7. Mutty99
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    I mean, it's Wii Sports.

    This was my first launch title ever played, and despite it not being my favourite game, it's still a golden gaming standard and pop culture phenomenon. Must play at least once.
  8. Erick561
    Jun 11, 2020
    8
    This game has plenty of fun gameplay for the whole family. Without Wii Motion Plus the controls can be a bit icky but it doesn't ruin the game. This game also has plenty of content. At first glace it may not seem like much. However there are plenty of hours of nice gameplay. This also helped my family get moving. Then there's training mode. For each sport you get minigame type gameplay. IThis game has plenty of fun gameplay for the whole family. Without Wii Motion Plus the controls can be a bit icky but it doesn't ruin the game. This game also has plenty of content. At first glace it may not seem like much. However there are plenty of hours of nice gameplay. This also helped my family get moving. Then there's training mode. For each sport you get minigame type gameplay. I liked training mode a lot. Overall this game is a nice trip for everyone since its easy to understand. Even with icky controls this game holds up to this day. 8/10 Would play again… Expand
  9. MinePlay512
    Feb 5, 2021
    10
    Wii Sports is one of the best games in the Wii and I really like this game because it has a great impact and I still recommend this to this day.
  10. OfficialWindex
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Perfect game until Matt shows up and beats me at every game. If you love sports and gaming, or just one of them, this game is perfect for you.
  11. JuiceofMango
    May 12, 2021
    10
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  12. gab_izidio
    Feb 4, 2021
    8
    Wii Sports - 8/10 {recommend}

    It worked perfectly with the Wii controllers, and had smooth and fun gameplay in every game, being very striking, and making you spend hours on end with friends and family playing. It's just not perfect because has few sports options, and ends up becoming a much simpler version of the Wii Sports Resort.
  13. PrincessRescuer
    Feb 17, 2021
    10
    It’s Wii Sports! A game that needs no introduction. This game is immensely popular, full of value, and accessible and appealing to more than any game before or since. Each sport is intuitive to begin and a quest of mastery thereafter. Hardly what I would call “casual”. This game brought people together like no other game has before, and remains the ultimate ambassador of householdIt’s Wii Sports! A game that needs no introduction. This game is immensely popular, full of value, and accessible and appealing to more than any game before or since. Each sport is intuitive to begin and a quest of mastery thereafter. Hardly what I would call “casual”. This game brought people together like no other game has before, and remains the ultimate ambassador of household penetration by a console. Still popular over a decade later and after two sequels, Wii Sports has increased in value. Nintendo and their fan base have thrown this series under the bus, and they have done little with it since.… Expand
  14. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    8
    The boxing mode in this game was one of my first video games ever. Still really fun today.
  15. TGious
    Oct 17, 2021
    9
    Quite possibly the best tech demo of all time! There are only six sports but there is still so much to do! The theme song is so good and super iconic, plus all of the sports work perfectly fine even with standard Wii motion. Although Resort is superior in basically every way, this game is still worth it even today!
  16. KaiceyRules
    Dec 18, 2021
    8
    My review for Wii Sports:
    Pros:
    Good Price
    Amazing Graphics
    Cons:
    The boxing game
    The nunchuck controls
  17. Jaystain
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    This is a classic, there are better games to make exercises but this game is arguably the most fun, there is a lot of fun to have with other people or by yourself, this is a must have.
  18. nintendofan721
    Mar 5, 2022
    8
    This is a great introduction to the Wii system! At the time it came out it was free and packaged with the console. There is a collection of five sports being tennis, baseball, bowling, golf and boxing. Baseball and bowling are my two favourites and the ones I had the most fun with. The only one I’m not a huge fan of is golf due to the controls, they are so sensitive! The graphics of thisThis is a great introduction to the Wii system! At the time it came out it was free and packaged with the console. There is a collection of five sports being tennis, baseball, bowling, golf and boxing. Baseball and bowling are my two favourites and the ones I had the most fun with. The only one I’m not a huge fan of is golf due to the controls, they are so sensitive! The graphics of this game are fairly simplistic but there is this charm to them that makes it look so good. The controls of this game worked really well for the most part, with a few minor exceptions like golf and sometimes boxing. This was where the concept of motion controls originated, and people bash them too much for no good reason. There’s also the training mode with a bunch of fun little minigames, a few for each sport. And you gotta love Matt for the memes! This game is a timeless classic and for what it is, a tech demo, it’s a really good one!… Expand
  19. YoungBirdyRingo
    Apr 20, 2022
    8
    It's nothing more than it tries to be. It's a fun, charming package of sports you can play with your own customized Miis.
  20. AV-
    Apr 28, 2022
    10
    theres something about busta rhymes with the intro music that makes me happy. oh, also the game is really good and is a classic
  21. Bruddler
    Jul 13, 2022
    8
    Golf! Omg haben wir viel gegolft! Und noch Tennis, der Rest war eher Mittel bis Minus. Aber Golf!
  22. superfrog281
    Mar 4, 2023
    8
    Wii sports was a big part of my childhood and I remember creating a ton of Miis when I was like 9 while playing both Wii Sports and Wii Sports resort simultaneously. I feel like Wii Sports Resort is superior to the original just because it has more variety of sports, but Wii Sports is still an enjoyable game and could impress your kid too.
  23. DolphinReviews
    Jul 20, 2022
    8
    Fantastic motion control game. Tons of enjoyment to be had. Baseball, tennis and boxing are all great. Golf and bowling are okay.
  24. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    8
    ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎
  25. LT_Gruber
    Feb 15, 2023
    8
    Revolutionary for its time but nothing special anymore today.

    Wii Sports was the launch title of the Wii and, just like other launch titles for new consoles, it was revolutionary and mind blowing. In its core, it just a collection of generic sport games that you play with the Wii remote controller. It worked perfectly however, and playing tennis or bowling felt responsive and fun. It    Revolutionary for its time but nothing special anymore today.

    Wii Sports was the launch title of the Wii and, just like other launch titles for new consoles, it was revolutionary and mind blowing.

    In its core, it just a collection of generic sport games that you play with the Wii remote controller. It worked perfectly however, and playing tennis or bowling felt responsive and fun. It just was a unique experience.

    You can play golf, boxing, baseball, tennis and bowling. Each game requires you to wiggle your Wii mote at a certain speed to increase velocity of your throw or hit and in the boxing matches, you wiggle the Wii mote left and right to make sideway punches.

    The boxing game was my favorite and I still respect how well it works. You character is see-through, making it easy to see and focus on your opponent. The health meters are a little vague and ghost all of the time in your screen, but it works fine overall.

    The graphics are ugly. Even back then, when the Wii was the newest console, the limitations on the console and the “unique” art style of the Nintendo games other than Mario, were immediately visible. The art style itself is cartoonish and jolly, but even then, the facial expressions, the outlines and animations are stiff and look like a tech demo from 2002. The Wii taught me that graphics aren’t anything, but it also taught me that you can drop graphical quality just because your company is called Nintendo, and everyone is fine with it. This reputation was fixed however, with the Nintendo Switch.

    You make a special character called a Mii, which represents yourself throughout all the sports games and can also be used in other Wii games. There are limited customization options and nine times out of ten, the Mii does not look anything like you. This is mainly because of the God awful graphics that the game (and the Wii in general) offers and the facial expressions that are dug up from the pits of Hel and stare directly into your soul.

    One downside of Wii Sports became quickly noticeable back then and to this day. The mechanics are easily exploitable, making the games ridiculously easy and pointless really quick.

    For example, when playing tennis, bounce the ball a few times and let it be tossed back to the right side of the field, just over the net. When giving a good wank on the Wii mote, you instantly fire a unstoppable bullet to the left side of the playing field, scoring every time. The same goes for bowling; a slight tap to the right of the lane and a slight turn to the left, and then throw the ball at full speed, guaranteeing a strike every time. With boxing, just hit left and right and your opponent (or at least a CPU opponent) does not stand a chance.

    The games themselves become repetitive as well. There is no variation in terms of different stages, different modes for a certain sports game or anything. Although still fine, after a few hours you are kind of done with it.

    Like mentioned, Wii Sports is an ancient relic today, but I still cherish the memory of back then, when I first played it. It is one of those games that you can play anytime on a party or with friends with a couple of beers and never bores.

    Definitely recommend this blast from the past.    … Expand
  26. oopkp
    Feb 23, 2023
    8
    Overrated af. 5 horrible motion games that are overly simplistic. This game may have been impressive back in 06 when motion controls were new, but it simply isn't fun in today's world. DO NOT buy this game if you are looking for wii classics. Buy games like Mario Galaxy, Zelda Skyward Sword, Super Smash Bros Brawl, Metroid Prime 3, Wii Party, etc. Those games are all classics and far moreOverrated af. 5 horrible motion games that are overly simplistic. This game may have been impressive back in 06 when motion controls were new, but it simply isn't fun in today's world. DO NOT buy this game if you are looking for wii classics. Buy games like Mario Galaxy, Zelda Skyward Sword, Super Smash Bros Brawl, Metroid Prime 3, Wii Party, etc. Those games are all classics and far more fun than this simplistic piece of garbage. However, it still gets an 8 because it was an important game for its time and introduced many people to one of the greatest consoles of all time.… Expand
  27. SailorWaddleDee
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    I LOVE THIS GAME I LOVE THAT I CAN PUNCH AND **** SMACK BALLS IN THE COMFORT OF MY OWN HOMe
  28. ReviewGod05
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Giving this anything less than a 10 would be a travesty to my past self. While I do think that nostalgia certainly improves my review by a large portion, it was a pretty straight forward game in which you could have fun with friends and family. I don't think it's possible to hate, its classic charm and nostalgia forces me to give this a 10
  29. Reviewer69420
    Mar 1, 2023
    10
    Who dosen't love wii sports aside from people who don't. I think that boxing against matt is too hard but the other games are so good it makes up for it. too much fun for the mortal realms please give to gods. 13/13
  30. kylerrat
    Mar 14, 2023
    10
    What was originally supposed to be a simple showcase on Nintendo Wii motion capabilities, ended up becoming a well-made game with tons of replay value. Dust off your old Wii and invite your friends over; relive 2006 all over again!
  31. Theultimateguy
    Jun 3, 2023
    10
    its WII freaking sports what do you think i will give it, look if you dont like WII sports then you are the most insane person of all time, and matt will hunt you down
  32. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    8
    I have many fond memories of playing with my family and my grandma back in the day. This is a true classic I was glad to grow up on.
  33. Combatking42
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Wii Sports is a huge masterpiece! This is the first sports game I played! And I thank Nintendo for creating their best selling game of all time!!

    Tennis, Baseball, Bowling, Golf, and Boxing
  34. GameMan2005
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    This game sold over 80 million copies and is the reason the Wii sold over 100 million units and won it's generation. It's the definition of a killer app/excellent launch title, showing everything about the new technology that it can. That, and it's a fun game.
  35. Kirbo1777
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    For being a demo of sorts, its fleshed out. The game is amazing. 10/10 would recommend
  36. Natanoksi
    Aug 28, 2023
    8
    This is the perfect game to play with friends, wven if you dont have friends its still a perfect experience with computers, if you have a wii or wii U and dont oqn this game. YOU MUST BUY IT
  37. MrMeme787
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Tennis - 9/10
    Baseball - 8/10
    Bowling - 9/10
    Golf - 10/10
    Boxing - 7/10

    I'm happy to say one of the most talked about games of the 21 century is deserving of such an honor. What a shockingly amazing game!
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Awards & Rankings

5
#5 Best Wii Game of 2006
2
#2 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2006
2
#2 Most Shared Wii Game of 2006

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76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 51 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 51
  3. Negative: 0 out of 51
  1. IGN
    75
    Your non-gamer friends will be dazzled by the immediately intuitive controls and the imported Miis. But the title sacrifices incredible depth and visuals for an immediately accessible experience.
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  2. Kombo
    75
    The bottom line, really, is that Wii Sports, as a multiplayer game, is downright fun. Whether your thing is tennis, baseball, golf, bowling or boxing, you’re bound to be smiling - at least for a few seconds - while playing Wii Sports.
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  3. GameBrink
    72
    For the hardcore there’s not much here that you’ll be playing for more than an hour other than the training mode which gives you a lot of challenges but ultimately falls flat.
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